The Foundation provides scholarships in five ways:

General Scholarship Endowment Fund

Pools donors’ contributions and awards $3,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors attending four-year colleges. These awards are renewable for up to three years and can be used toward tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

Community College Scholarship Program

Provides escalating awards for each of three years for graduating high school seniors and adult learners attending community and two-year colleges in Greater Hartford.

Individual Scholarship Funds

Allows donors to work with the Foundation to establish selection criteria and award amounts. These scholarships help a variety of students, from traditional-aged to graduate students.

Block Grants to Community Colleges

Used for scholarships to students in need.

Block Grants for Transfer Students

Used to support students transferring from community colleges to four-year colleges.

We are the community foundation for the Capitol Region of Connecticut - your community foundation - committed to bringing together resources, both human and financial, to improve the lives of all residents. Our work is only possible through the dedication of our partners: donors, nonprofit agencies, professional advisors and community and business leaders.